baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-0026463-D0 (GB)
Title: Speech codec and methods for generating a vector codebook and encoding/decoding speech signals
IPC: G10L19/07
Filed: 2000-10-30
Abstract: A speech codec (100, 200) for a speech communications unit includes a set of at least two embedded vector codebooks 256,262 capable of representing an input speech signal by a series of vectors. The codebooks 256, 262 share at least some common vectors of the series of vectors. The speech codec includes means for classifying 252 an input speech signal by selecting one of the codebooks in conjunction with at least a portion of at least one other embedded vector codebook to represent the input speech signal. The speech codec provides the advantage that at least two embedded vector codebooks, having overlapping vectors, can represent both wideband and narrowband signals. This provides for a reduced memory requirement of the codebook, in a memory constrained speech unit. Methods of generating such a combined vector codebook and encoding /decoding speech signals related to the combined vector codebook are disclosed. Application to video codecs is also envisaged.
Patent GB-0100560-D0 (GB)
Title: Clothing
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: The invention provides a fabric (10) comprising a porous layer (15) that is porous in the direction along the layer, the porous layer including fibres (16) extending across the layer, whereby, in use, fluid (A) is arranged to be driven along the porous layer in the general extent of the layer. The fabric allows heat from a body in contact with the fabric to be carried along the porous layer, thereby efficiently cooling the body. The invention also provides articles comprising the fabric, such as clothing. Advantageously, the fabric is lightweight, flexible and non-bulky, and provides efficient cooling of the body.
Patent GB-0115889-D0 (GB)
Title: Data retrieval system and method retrieving data
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A data retrieval system for use with a plurality of data memories and a method of retrieving data from the plurality of memories, the memories storing a plurality of data files, with each data memory storing no more than one version of each data file, the system and method storing in a memory an ordered list of the data memories available for access, and searching the data memories for a selected data file consecutively according to the stored ordered list and selecting the first found version of the selected data file. Each data file may have a respective identification key stored in association with it, the key remaining unchanged should the file be modified.
Patent GB-0123651-D0 (GB)
Title: Circuit tester
IPC: G01R27/18
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: A method of making a measurement of line-earth impedance of a three-wire mains circuit which includes a residual current device such as an earth-leakage circuit breaker, which method comprises the steps of:  (a) measuring the voltage across the line-neutral circuit and the neutral-earth circuit in an unloaded state; (b) connecting a suitable known load resistance across the line-neutral circuit, so as to cause a relatively high test current to flow, repeating both measurements for the loaded state and calculating the value of the test current from the value of the load resistances and the measured voltages; (c) dividing the difference voltages by the test current to give the resistances of the line-neutral loop (RLN) and the neutral lead (RN); (d) injecting a low DC current into the neutral-earth circuit and measuring the voltage change to determine the neutral-earth loop resistance (RNE); and (e) determining the line-earth loop resistance RLE from the sum of the live lead resistance (RL) and the earth lead resistance (RE) by calculating: <DF>RL = RLN - RN </DF> <DF>RE= RNE - RN; </DF> and <DF>RLE = RL + RE </DF>  <IMAGE>
Patent GB-0127476-D0 (GB)
Title: A high pressure water control device
IPC: B05B12/00
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A high pressure water control device comprising a water inlet 10, a high pressure water outlet 12, a low pressure water outlet 13 and a valve 19 for selectively communicating the inlet with one or other of the outlets. The valve is a spool valve comprising a sleeve 20 and a spool 27 slidable in the sleeve. The spool has two axially spaced apart annular seals 28, 29 and the sleeve includes an annular groove 25 in its outer surface and one or more dump ports 26 which communicate between the groove and the inside of the sleeve so that when the dump ports are disposed between the spaced apart seals of the spool high pressure water will be delivered to the high pressure water outlet. The control device may be in the form of a water gun also having an elongate nozzle 11 terminating in the high pressure outlet and a barrel 14 surrounding the nozzle and terminating in the low pressure outlet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-0203285-D0 (GB)
Title: An herpes simplex virus complex
IPC: C07K14/82
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: There is provided an HSV complex which comprises an avirulent HSV and a targeting agent which allows the HSV particle to infect and lyse a specific targeted cell. The inventors have found a way in which avirulent HSV can be targeted to disease cells, e.g. cancer cells, by incorporating an antibody binding domain into one or more viral glycoproteins.
Patent GB-0229140-D0 (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing a variable temperature sample space
IPC: G01R33/31
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A cryostat is provided with a sample space (12) in a chamber (10). A thermal syphon (18, 24, 28, 30) for controlling the temperature of a temperature regulating fluid is provided and forms a circuit together with the sample holder (12). A cryocooler (22) is located adjacent a condenser portion (24) of the thermal syphon for cooling the temperature regulating fluid and a heater (14) is provided to heat the fluid. A charcoal sorption pump is provided to reduce the pressure of the fluid and hence its temperature to reach temperatures of a few Kelvin and less.
Patent GB-0317933-D0 (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing information about a real-world space
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing information about a real-world space such as an exhibition space. In a preferred embodiment, users visiting a space are equipped with mobile devices in communication with a service system. The mobile devices are arranged to deposit virtual markers with the service system as the users progress around the space. These markers are stored used to provide trail information concerning use of the space. An operator provided with an interface to the service system can directly modify the stored markers or their significance to thereby modify the trail information.
Patent GB-0411907-D0 (GB)
Title: An adjustable hanger hinge
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A hanger hinge is used to suspend panels of a folding door or window from an overhead track. The hanger hinge has a hanger bolt with an externally threaded lower end on which a nut is threaded by a tool. The nut is located within a sleeve which engages the bolt to prevent relative rotation between the sleeve and the bolt. At least one hinge leaf is pivotally mounted on the hanger bolt and supported on the sleeve. Each hinge leaf is adapted to be fixed to a respective panel, and the position of the panel(s) is dependent on the extent to which the nut is threaded onto the hanger bolt. A key clip is used to lock the nut rotationally relative to the sleeve, so that the nut cannot rotate relative to the hanger bolt. The key clip is automatically disengaged when the tool is inserted in the nut, to permit the nut to turn relative to the bolt.
Patent GB-0427871-D0 (GB)
Title: Lenses
IPC: G02B3/10
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: A multi-focal contact lens wherein the lens is manufactured at least partially from a responsive polymer gel.
Patent GB-0505759-D0 (GB)
Title: Mooring apparatus with moveable ballast weight
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: A mooring apparatus for mooring first and second vessels, (1, 7) together in a heavy seaway offshore is described. The apparatus is for tandem mooring using soft yoke technology. The apparatus consists of a rigid arm (2) with a longitudinal axis and first and second ends. The arm is mountable to a first vessel (1) so that its longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to that of the vessel (1) and is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis (3) which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is located between the first and second ends. A tension member (4) is pivotally mounted to the second end of the arm (2) and can be connected to the second vessel (7). A ballast weight (8) is moveably mounted on the arm (2) and can be moved longitudinally along the arm by a drive means (9). Actuation means (10, 11, 12) is pivotally mounted to the first end of the arm (2) and controls rotation of the arm (2) about the pivot axis (3) Provision of the moveable ballast weight (8) allows the second vessel (7) to be connected to the apparatus with relatively small connecting loads. However, once connected the ballast weight (8) prevents the yoke masses being excited due to motions of the second vessel (7).
Patent GB-8321115-D0 (GB)
Title: Method of forming seal
IPC: F16L21/02
Filed: 1983-08-04
Abstract: A method of forming a seal over at a discontinuity in a tubular area e.g. a joint between two pipes comprises providing a sealing element around the area and clamping the element in position with a clamping element extending around the sealing element. The clamping element has portions with interengaging formations (e.g. teeth) adapted to allow relative movement between said two portions to apply clamping pressure to the element but to prevent relative movement in the other direction.
Patent GB-8422359-D0 (GB)
Title: Ring seals
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1984-09-05
Abstract: A ring seal primarily for sealing static mating faces comprises an annular jacket (1), which may be made of low friction plastics material, having a channel of part-elliptical radial profile. Within the channel there is accommodated an energizing spring (2) in the form of a ring of channel-shaped radial profile, there being a gap between a part (M) of the spring ring (2) and the channel to allow movement of the spring ring relative to the jacket when the ring seal is brought into use. The spring ring (2) is made from a transversely folded strip of metal with segmented side edges which is formed into a circle and then has its ends secured together.
Patent GB-8507897-D0 (GB)
Title: Pyridine derivatives
IPC: C07F9/6574
Filed: 1985-03-26
Abstract: 1,4-Dihydropyridine-3-carboxylates having the general formulaand the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof are found to exhibit marked coronary vasodilating, hypotensive and other vasodilating actions with very little toxicity, so that they can be widely applied as remedies for circulatory diseases.
Patent GB-8603369-D0 (GB)
Title: Transit for cables & pipes
IPC: F16L5/02
Filed: 1986-02-11
Abstract: In a lead-through transit for cables or pipes 3 of the kind in which a series of modular resilient blocks 4 or blanks 5 are mounted in a frame 1 through which the cables 3 extend, the invention is directed to the compression and packer assembly 7 by which the opening through the frame 1 is closed and pressure applied to the assembled cables 3, blocks 4 and blanks 5 with stayplates 6 between each row of blocks. The compression and packer assembly 7 comprises a rigid plate 8 which seats on the assembled blocks 4 and blanks 5 for engagement by a compression bolt 33 mounted on the frame 1 to apply a load to the plate 8. Three resilient packer blocks 9,10 and 11 are arranged to be inserted between the plate 8 and frame 1 with two of the blocks 9,11 being for insertion on either side of the bolt 33 and having respective distance members as rods 28 to limit the reactive effect of the assembled blocks 4 and blanks 5 with cables 3 so that the compression bolt 30 can be displaced clear of the centre of the frame 1 to leave a clearance space into which the centre packer block 10 is inserted. Each packer block 9,10 and 11 has an associated compressor stud 12,13 and 14 which acts to compress it's block thereby expanding the packer blocks into tight sealing engagement between and with the plate 8 and the frame 1. The arrangement of the compression and packer assembly ensures improved sealing of the transit and is simpler to handle and assemble than prior arrangements.
Patent GB-8606232-D0 (GB)
Title: Cable splice closure
IPC: H02G15/18
Filed: 1986-03-13
Abstract: A closure for a cable splice is disclosed which comprises a main sleeve (12) and two end structures (14, 16). One end structure (14) is secured to the sleeve (12) by means of a locking ring (34) screwed onto a cap (32) of the end structure (14). The sleeve (12) has an internal flange (18) and the cap (32) has an external flange (42) which lies adjacent the flange (18) of the sleeve (12). Engagement between the flanges (18. 42) prevents the end structure (14) being withdrawn from the sleeve (12). The end structure (16) is connected to the sleeve (12) by means of a split clamping ring (90) which is held in place by a tightening ring (98). Once the ring (34) has been loosened and slid back, and the clamping ring (90) and tightening ring (98) removed, the sleeve (12) can be slid back over the cable (C1) to provide access to the splice (S).
Patent GB-8702722-D0 (GB)
Title: Defrosting of heat exchangers
IPC: F25D21/06
Filed: 1987-02-06
Abstract: An adaptive heat exchanger defrost system e.g. for a heat pump evaporator, incorporates a system controller which adapts the intervals between defrost cycles to prevailing conditions in order to improve overall efficiency. The time taken to complete a defrost cycle is measured and compared with the time taken for the preceding defrost cycle to determine whether it is appropriate to increase or decrease the interval between samplings of the operating parameter used to determine whether a defrost cycle is required.
Patent GB-8712753-D0 (GB)
Title: Electrical discharge method
IPC: B23H1/10
Filed: 1987-05-30
Abstract: Electrical discharge apparatus for producing on the surface of an electrically conductive workpiece a textured or matt finish comprises a plurality of electrodes each connectable to an electrical power source and each carried by a head which in use of the apparatus can be moved linearly of the workpiece with the electrodes each spaced from the workpiece surface. The delay in time between pulses being applied by the electrodes and current flowing across the gap between the electrodes and the workpiece is monitored and, the head is moved towards and away from the workpiece surface to maintain the monitored time delays within predetermined limits. Dielectric fluid is retained within the gap existing between the electrodes and the workpiece surface, and a series of discrete electrical discharges is promoted between each electrode and the adjacent workpiece surface to cause particles to be removed from the workpiece surface and produce a textured or matt finish thereto.
Patent GB-8915019-D0 (GB)
Title: Medicaments
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 1989-06-30
Abstract: A polypeptide sequence from Candida albicans is described which has significant sequence homology with known stress proteins from other organisms, particularly the heat shock protein hsp 90 of Sacchromyces cerevisiae. Corresponding DNA sequences are also described, together with antibodies raised against fragments of the sequence. The polypeptide and DNA sequences and antibodies provide separate means for the diagnosis and/or treatment of fungal, particularly Candida, infections.
Patent GB-9106317-D0 (GB)
Title: Material having a passage therethrough
IPC: B32B7/027
Filed: 1991-03-25
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB92/00537 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 21, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 21, 1994 PCT Filed Mar. 24, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/16434 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 1, 1992A bilayer laminated material has a gas permeability increasing greatly with temperature, achieved by cutting a star-shaped hole in it when it is relaxed and flat. On warming, the leaves between the radial cuts curl and disproportionately increase the hole size. Such a material, if flat at 5 DEG  C. and wide open at 20 DEG  C., is useful for packaging vegetable produce.
Patent GB-9111702-D0 (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring speed
IPC: G01S7/4912
Filed: 1991-05-31
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring speed with respect to an object comprises first to Nth sensors (13) sensitive to energy received from first to Nth consecutive regions, respectively, of the object. Signal delay means (21-27) are provided to delay the signals from the second to Nth sensors, the delay increasing with sensor number. A subtractor (16) is provided to form the difference between the sum of the signals of the even-numbered sensors and the sum of the signals of the odd-numbered sensors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9125504-D0 (GB)
Title: Corandomised fat compositions for infant formulas
IPC: A23L35/00
Filed: 1991-11-29
Abstract: The invention disclosed herein comprises fat compositions primarily for use in nutritionally complete infant formulas in which the constituent palmitic acid oils and lauric acid oils are corandomized. The invention additionally includes such corandomized fat compositions with medium-chain triglycerides added, particularly for use in nutritional products for preterm or low birthweight infants. Such corandomization of two or more oils yields a mixture of triglycerides having a substantially different chemical makeup than that of the native oils themselves or than the native oils when randomized individually. Corandomization of the palmitic acid oils and the lauric acid oils affords an economical means of providing a very highly absorbed fat composition.
Patent GB-9215828-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to high value documents
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1992-07-24
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB93/01386 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 23, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 23, 1995 PCT Filed Jul. 1, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/02329 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 3, 1994A means of identification or document of value which includes a paper or polymer region, in particular, bank notes, passports, identification cards or any other document of sufficient value to make it liable to be copied or counterfeited, includes a watermark in the region and a liquid crystal material applied to the region and to at least a part of the watermark to produce optical effects which differ when viewed in transmitted and reflected light.
Patent GB-9216038-D0 (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus for powdered medicaments
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1992-07-28
Abstract: Capsules (22) containing powder to be inhaled are received in a storage chamber (10) within a tubular body (3) of a dispensing apparatus (1). The chamber (10) has a cylindrical portion along which capsules are fed to a dispensing station (23) by a feed mechanism (19) having feed members (13,14). An actuating sleeve (4) overlays the body and is connected to the feed members which are moved into and out of the chamber by cam action. An end cap (15) slidable on the body has a gripping means (33) for gripping a forward portion (31) of a capsule to enable the capsule to be opened at the dispensing station by pulling apart portions of the capsule. The apparatus allows capsules to be opened for inhalation of the contents and for the spent capsules to be ejected by movement of a single sleeve actuator relative to a body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9521299-D0 (GB)
Title: Papermakers dryer fabric
IPC: D21F7/08
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: A papermakers dryer fabric is operable to carry a paper web on one face thereof. The fabric comprises a base substrate that is coated and optionally partially or fully impregnated with resin so as to yield a substrate having a substantially impermeable and preferably smooth surface on the paper carrying side of the fabric.
Patent GB-9712483-D0 (GB)
Title: Fabrication of light emitting devices from chelates of transition metals, lanthanides and actinides
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 1997-06-17
Abstract: Electrolumiinescent devices with a high photoluminescent efficiency comprise a transparent conductive substrate on which is a layer of an electroluminescent material. The electroluminescent material is a rare earth metal, actinde or transition metal organic complex which has a photoluminescent efficiency of greater than 25%.
Patent GB-9924834-D0 (GB)
Title: Filter based data imaging method for an image forming device
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 1999-10-20
Abstract: The present invention includes data imaging methods and image forming devices. One aspect of the present invention provides a data imaging method including the steps of providing an image forming device including a filter interface; communicating at least one data stream within the image forming device; adaptively interfacing a filter with the filter interface of the image forming device; accessing at least one data stream using the filter following the interfacing; and forming an image following the accessing.
Patent GB-9926927-D0 (GB)
Title: Method of alignment in an optoelectronic assembly
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: The invention provides a method of generating an alignment feature (200, 300) in an optoelectronic assembly (10, 700) which enables another part, for example an optical fibre (80), external to the assembly to be aligned to a device (40, 400) within the assembly (10, 700) but without needing to be attached to the device (40, 400). The method involves using the device (40, 400) to define a position for its own alignment feature to which the part can register, thereby aligning the part (80) to the device (40, 400). When the device (40) is an emissive device, radiation emitted therefrom is used to delineate a position for the alignment feature. When the device (400) is a detecting device, the feature is defined with assistance of an apparatus (500) whose beam is guided in response to output from the device (400) to delineate a position for the alignment feature. The position of the alignment feature can be first defined in a system of layers (100) responsive to radiation from the device (40) or from the apparatus (500), and then transferred from the system of layers (100) by etching processes into a wall (70) of the assembly (10, 700) to provide a recess therein into which the part (80) can register for aligning to the device (40, 400).
Patent HU-9302547-D0 (HU)
Title: Method for producing carbapenem and its derivatives and another one for preparing new preparatives containing them
Inventor: YOSHIDA AKIRA
IPC: C07D499/88
Filed: 1993-09-08
Abstract: Penem and carbapenem compounds having a group of formula -SA are prepared from a corresponding compound having a substituted thio, sulphinyl or sulphonyl group at this position by reaction with a compound ASH (where A is various organic groups) in the presence of a salt of a metal of Group II or III of the Periodic Table.
Patent HU-9303417-D0 (HU)
Title: Trace element-rich additive, method for preparing same, preparation in which the additive is included and use thereof
Inventor: VANDEN BERGHE DIRK
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 1992-06-03
Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing an additive that is rich in trace-elements, which method comprises the steps of: a) providing a culture medium to which the trace element or compound thereof is additionally added: b) culturing the micro-organism in the culture medium such that the micro-organism accumulates the trace-element: c) separating the trace-element from the culture. The method is particularly useful with Lactobacillus-species for the accumulation of selenium. The invention further provides an additive prepared according to the method of the invention, a food preparation and a therapeutic preparation containing the additive, and the use of the additive for treating trace element deficiencies.